Catalog: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian (93)

Own this symbolic piece of Japanese culture, art and history - antique Japanese Tsuba - sword hilt or guard of the katana nihonto - curved Samurai sword likely from the Momoyama Period (1573 - 1603) of feudal Japan. Circa 1600. Dimensions: 2 3/4" X 2 3/4". Buy with confidence.

Truly translucent fine ancient Southern Song (1127 – 1279) Chinese Qinbai bowl with elegant carved peony designed foliate bottom, made in the Jingdezhen region. Dimensions: 3.5” high X 9” diameter. Significant demand for such pieces is demonstrated by the sale of such pieces as the sale price $20,400 for “A Pair of Small Qingai Foliate Dishes” Lot 307 at Christie’s New York on March 30th, 2005.

Bring peace, prosperity, good luck and happiness into your life with this rare deep three dimensionally carved wood old hand painted Chinese Tibetan panel from the last quarter 19th Century or earlier...

Carved Chinese rosewood chow table with beautiful pink marble inlay top, features concave curved marble shape and fitted rosewood, far more difficult than straight line designs. Circa 1890. h. 18" w. 17" d. 17"

Antique Chinese carved oxidized jade stone of the noble lucky Carp. .75".

Tall, (Dimensions: 51" h X 18" diameter) beautifully designed Japanese Imari vase, features elegant period women of the Court amidst nature motif. Its design derives from the 17th century Japanese porcelain style which combined a blue underglaze with decoration in “rouge de fer” (iron red or rust color) and gold. specifically for the European export trade.

Antique rectangle slate ink stone with finely carved dragon on fitted lid. Dimensions: 8.25" X 4.5".

Unmatched museum quality execution in the finest painting of Royal family, bird, butterfly and nature motif in this rare signed lidded remarkable Meiji Period Kutani bottle vase. Kutani ware was originally produced around 1655 when the Maeda clan wanted to compete with Kyoto's thriving ceramics trade. The history of Kutani ware is rich and complex. Kutani ceramics have their origin in a small remote village in the mountains (Kutani means 9 valleys) of the Ishikawa Prefecture...

Bring positive energy into your home in a special artistic manner with this intricately pierced carved romantic masterpiece of Rama and Sita in the forest. The fine detail, grace, and scope of this special piece is exceptional displaying four levels of three dimensional carving. Iconology: The story of the triumph of Good over Evil and is highly venerated and celebrated every year in Indonesia. Depicted are Rama (the seventh avatar of Vishnu – Supreme God) his wife Sita...

pre 1920 Two hand painted and relief carved antique Chinese barrel/drum (tables) - include gilting. Dimensions: Larger barrel - 17.75" high X 14.25" diameter. Slightly smaller barrel - 17.50" high X 14.1" diameter.

Elegant fun way to bring culture, diversity of color, positive celebration, and artistic form into your environment with a classic antique Japanese sake bottle or two (or three or four). These fine authentic genuine artistic earthenware pieces celebrate an earlier joyful time. Circa 1890 - 1920. Dimensions: height: 15 - 16" X 6" diameter. Purchase one at the listed bid/price or inquire about a per bottle discount for two or more. Three bottles total available for purchase...

Black lacquer antique Chinese cabinet with inlaid carved stone Nature motif of birds, trees and flowers. Circa turn of the Century. Dimensions: 37.1" High X 25.25" wide X 12.1" Deep.

Antique Japanese Meiji Rosewood Netsuke Mythical Beast

Own this symbolic piece of Japanese culture, art and history - antique Japanese Tsuba - sword hilt or guard of the katana nihonto - curved Samurai sword likely from the Tenmon Period (1532 - 1555) of feudal Japan. This tsuba displays beautiful artistic craftsmanship in its dipictions of butterflies on front and back of the hilt (see photos) Circa 1550. Dimensions: 3 1/8" X 3".

Chinese vase features floral and bird motif. Double concentric circle signature on bottom.

This beautiful hand made matching "mirrored" (balanced individual opposites) pair of Chinese cloisonne vases with lids features red, blue, yellow and pink roses which represent beauty and love with blue butterflies. Each vase is individually and artistically hand executed by a master craftsman and are therefore unique - not copies of each other (like two left feet) but balanced individual opposites. Nor are they copies of any others...

Beautifully executed Japanese Satsuma featuring fine decorative designs including gilt finish, and brightly colorful flowers and butterflies. Circa turn of the Century. h. 14" diameter 10".

Elegantly crafted antique Chinese blue ceramic vase with Crane motif. The Crane represents long life and the messenger of wisdom. This is a 19th Century piece made in the QianLong style. Circa 1890s. Dimensions: 15 1/2" h. X 12" w. X 4" d.